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mikesride 09-05-2011 01:36 PM

read please, the goodness of pelicans!!
 
OK, I recently posted on a thread about Death, I posted straight from the hip as the emotions of the moment let loose.

Someone on the thread sent me a wonderful PM. He knows who he is....This is my personal thank you sir.

Mike

s_morrison57 09-05-2011 02:37 PM

more info, your leaving us hanging here

azasadny 09-05-2011 03:14 PM

I bet it was "seahawk". Paul always know just what to say and he's a great guy. There are many others on the board who would do this, but I'm guessing it's Paul!

mikesride 09-05-2011 04:27 PM

My post was basically that death does scare me and that I am still searching for the coping skills to help me deal with it.

I just found it amazing that someone I have never met other than on line thru this forum would take the time to make sure I was OK.

This individual even went so far as to invite me to talk with him if I ever nead to speak with someone about it.

Car guys are good guys, I think all of us here agree with that.....but some of you guys take things past helping in the garage...I for one thank you for caring. I have seen other guys making great comforting comments to other members on this board and it just impresses me!!!

azasadny 09-05-2011 04:29 PM

The folks here are some of the best people I've ever "almost" met. I have met quite a few Pelicans in person and I've never been disappointed!

mikesride 09-05-2011 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azasadny (Post 6237924)
The folks here are some of the best people I've ever "almost" met. I have met quite a few Pelicans in person and I've never been disappointed!

I remember the dilemma you yourself had when faced with leaving your church..and everyone, even the jokers seemed to gather around and support you...Thats amazing for an Internet forum. (love this place!)

lm6y 09-05-2011 06:45 PM

And the great thing is, whomever it was did it anonomously, so there was no other motive than just actually caring. This IS a great place.

vash 09-05-2011 08:08 PM

read please, the goodness of pelicans!!
 
I am scared of death too. I never talk about it.

livi 09-05-2011 09:41 PM

The Heart & Soul of Pelican is supreme.

porsche4life 09-05-2011 10:41 PM

This place is great, and it does not surprise me in the least that someone would do something like that. I've met and talked with great people through pelican.

Dottore 09-05-2011 10:47 PM

I had a serious medical issue earlier this year, from which I am thankfully on the mend.

I thought twice about posting here about it. But in the end I did, and I got some truly warm and fuzzy and quite wonderful feedback from a whole bunch of people—for which I was extremely grateful.

It's easy to forget (particularly in PARF) that there some incredibly decent people underneath those often highly politicized exteriors.

Peace.

DARISC 09-05-2011 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vash (Post 6238264)
I am scared of death too. I never talk about it.

Vash and mikesride, you owe it to yourselves to read Dottore's thread: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/627592-death.html

nostatic 09-05-2011 11:45 PM

without death, there would be no life.

azasadny 09-06-2011 03:19 AM

Yes, the kind folks here have helped me on numerous occasions. I will never be able to repay, but I'll try...

Hugh R 09-06-2011 04:24 AM

When I first started here, I was offering to buy some A/C parts in the "Used Parts for Sale" section. I couldn't understand why several people told me "I'll mail it to you for free to pass on the good will" I was thinking "Ugh?". I've helped some Pelicans, and a few have helped me. I've met dozens in my travels around the World, literally. Everyone has been a real pleasure to meet, chat, and drink and dine with, every single one.

Danimal16 09-06-2011 05:19 AM

I must seriously agree. Even in PARF, the longer I am around the ones that I initially disagreed with, the more I look forward to what their thoughts are. It starts to kind of grow on ya. Gear heads may deal in steel, but have marsh mellow hearts.

Hugh R 09-06-2011 05:38 AM

+1

I'm always up for POLITE, INTELLIGENT discussion, especially with those I disagree with. Just agreeing with everything someone else says who is of your same frame of mind can get boring and not very stimulating; it doesn't make you think very hard.

porsche4life 09-06-2011 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh R (Post 6238616)
When I first started here, I was offering to buy some A/C parts in the "Used Parts for Sale" section. I couldn't understand why several people told me "I'll mail it to you for free to pass on the good will" I was thinking "Ugh?". I've helped some Pelicans, and a few have helped me. I've met dozens in my travels around the World, literally. Everyone has been a real pleasure to meet, chat, and drink and dine with, every single one.

No kidding... I was looking around at rcomps, but was nowhere near ready to buy, and Dbyers sent me a used set. Wouldn't even let me pay postage.... :eek:

4 freaking tires! I'm still using them too, greatly improved my autocross times!

Danimal16 09-06-2011 08:57 AM

I have had very similar experiences. I can tell you this, I wish I spent more time meeting the pelican's. I have not put out the effort, AND every one of them that I have met I have enjoyed their company!

bivenator 09-06-2011 09:44 AM

Just wait till your house burns down, then you will see the Pelicans in full flight. The support offered to me and my family during that difficult time was immeasurable. I had my wife and daughter read the thread and it brought tears to thier eyes. Pelican rocks and I count myself lucky to have found it.


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